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House Calls, #942, October 13, 2024: From Pig’s hair toothbrushes in 1780 to electric ones now. Who say’s there is no progress?
An interesting article from the McGill Office of Science and Society reviews if electric or manual toothbrushes are better for your teeth and gums. The CDC approved a new medication using a completely different mechanism for the treatment of schizophrenia. Your Calls and Comments:
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Be aware of complication rates for open heart surgery versus catheter technique for aortic valve replacement
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 4, 2011 [display_podcast] Source: Heart-Valve Fix Speeds Recovery Reference: Study results were presented on April 3, 2011 at a meeting of the American College of Cardiology. It has not been published in a peer-reviewed journal.
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New surgical procedure to replace damaged heart valves
A new surgical procedure being performed at the Heart Centre of St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver is transforming the lives of patients too sick to undergo conventional treatment to replace diseased aortic valves. The results of this new technique were presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2007, co-hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and…